Information about Brampton

About Brampton

One of Canada's fastest growing cities, Brampton is an award-winning destination with a diverse multicultural representation. Brampton's eclectic mix of restaurants, boutiques, festivals and attractions makes it a dynamic metropolitan retreat. As Canada’s Flower City, there’s no need to leave the city to experience beauty in nature. With an abundance of floral displays, cultural attractions and recreational play, Brampton presents a world of opportunities for the passing traveler.

Things to do in Brampton

The center of downtown is home to the Rose Theater, a major performing arts venue that hosts a variety of productions and concerts. It’s directly behind Garden Square, a public space that hosts big-screen movies and live events. Gage Park is Brampton’s oldest municipal park, open since 1903. Its floral gardens, summer concerts and winter skating make it a popular local hangout all year round. Chinguacousy is another spot for those who appreciate inner city green spaces. The park features sports facilities such as mini golf and indoor tennis; a skateboard park and ski chalet; and even a greenhouse, and a children’s garden. For art appreciation, the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives showcases a great range of collections. Past exhibitions have included a collection around precarious employment and community impact, to tattoos and the stories they tell. An escape into nature can be found at the Claireville Conservation Area, a preserved forest that is the largest natural setting of its kind.

Day trips from Brampton

One of Canada’s most visited national parks is less than a three-hour drive from Brampton. Algonquin Provincial Park is peppered with small lakes and waterways, making it ideal for both hiking and canoeing. See the Niagara Escarpment in Hamilton City, a port city on the western tip of Lake Ontario. The escarpment, locally known as “the mountain,” is an impressive, forested ridge that has conservation areas and waterfalls. Enjoy another city by the shore, less than 60 kilometers away from Brampton. Burlington, located at the northwestern end of Lake Ontario, is a smaller city, but packed with arts and cultural attractions. Visit the capital of Ontario by traveling less than 50 kilometers southeast from Brampton. Toronto’s attractions, from the iconic CN Tower, to the orderly oval of Queen’s Park, set the city apart.

Brampton accommodations

From prime locations to friendly service, Brampton accommodations are all about comfort and relaxation. There are a great many inns and hotels in the city, most of which offer breakfast, fitness amenities and internet service. Camping is an option, and the Indian Line Campground even has a swimming pool and laundry facilities. Book a vacation home, or a rental room to rub shoulders with the locals. Private rentals offer a more diverse range of options, from negotiable prices to choice in location.

Transportation in Brampton

Brampton Transit serves the city, with over 35 routes through the area. Trips can be planned online using eRide, which has interactive maps, menus and schedules for user convenience. Züm is another transit service available in Brampton. This bus rapid transit system runs from downtown Brampton to York University, along Main Street and Steeles Avenue. Car rentals, taxis and limousine services are also offered in the city.

Vacation Rentals in Brampton

Looking for a vacation rental in Brampton? Tripping.com has 548 rental homes available in Brampton. Potential renters will find studios, 496 1-bedroom, 21 2-bedroom and 31 rentals with 3 or more bedrooms ranging from $25 a night to $2258 a night. Many of these properties are instantly bookable.

The average price of a nightly rental in Brampton is $116 while the average price of a weekly rental is $441. For those looking for more than a short term rental such as corporate rentals, extended stays or long term rentals, the average monthly price of a Brampton home is $1233.

Wondering if you can bring your favorite dog or cat with you? We have 19 pet friendly vacation rentals available for you. In addition to accommodating pets, Brampton rentals offer a variety of amenities. In particular, 127 rentals have internet and wifi, 458 have TV and/or cable and 39 have a pool or hot tub.

Search properties from 8 rental sites in Brampton where the top providers in that area are Booking.com, TripAdvisor, and HomeStay. There are 410 Booking.com rentals, 42 TripAdvisor short term rentals and 35 HomeStay vacation rentals.